Rick Bayless, "Top Chef Masters"

Rick Bayless, "Top Chef Masters"

Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune

Rick Bayless is one of three Chicago-native contestants on "Top Chef Masters" this season. His two award-winning restaurants, Frontera Grill and Topolobampo, are located in Chicago. Chef Bayless is a restaurant consultant, and he teaches authentic Mexican cooking throughout the United States.

Rick Bayless is one of three Chicago-native contestants on "Top Chef Masters" this season. His two award-winning restaurants, Frontera Grill and Topolobampo, are located in Chicago. Chef Bayless is a restaurant consultant, and he teaches authentic Mexican cooking throughout the United States. (Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune)

Rick Bayless is one of three Chicago-native contestants on "Top Chef Masters" this season. His two award-winning restaurants, Frontera Grill and Topolobampo, are located in Chicago. Chef Bayless is a restaurant consultant, and he teaches authentic Mexican cooking throughout the United States.